We provide transformative support and counselling to men, women, children and young people from our centre in Hertford, and train and support our partners to do the same.
Through the course of the year we also provide client-led groups including art therapy, jewellery making, bread making, cookery skills and a quilt making club.
Every year, we hold an AGM which offers a chance to bring all the wonderful people who make Future Living Hertford what it is together. Although we are a small operational team, there are many people behind the scenes who work hard to keep Future Living running smoothly. These people include our board of…
At Future Living, we listen carefully to the voices of those most affected by domestic abuse – including the youngest among us. That’s why the recent report from the Domestic Abuse Commissioner, Dame Nicole Jacobs, deeply resonated with our team. The report shines a stark light on a critical issue: an estimated 800,000 children in…
Taking on a marathon is a mighty challenge. It’s not just a physical challenge, it’s also a mental one, which requires a great deal of strength and determination. Having a motivation to take on a challenge makes all the difference. When Richard heard that Future Living Hertford had marathon places up for grabs, he…
The Domestic Abuse Lived Experience Police training has been off to a great start this year. As a charity, we actively encourage client involvement within our programmes and services. This training simply could not take place without our amazing clients as the sharing of their stories and experiences of domestic abuse and police involvement give…
At Future Living Hertford, we are dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic abuse and empowering people within our local community. But we couldn’t do this vital work without you. While we receive some funding for key projects, we rely on fundraising, corporate partnerships, and donations to reach more people in need. There are so many…
March 8th marks International Women’s Day (IWD), a time to celebrate the resilience, achievements, and power of women worldwide. At Future Living Hertford, we see first-hand the strength of women. Especially survivors of domestic abuse—who overcome unimaginable challenges and rebuild their lives with courage and determination. Women who have experienced domestic abuse often face years…
When I first started at Future Living Hertford, initially as a volunteer, I had no previous experience of domestic abuse on a personal or educational level. It’s one of those things, like anything where you think it hasn’t happened to me so I don’t need to know about it. Although I am someone who is…
As we ease ourselves back into the new year following the excitement of the festive season, we start to look forward to the year ahead of us, bringing new hope, new connections and new opportunities. Future Living Hertford is off to a great start so far. From the first week in January, the team got…
As the festive season is well and truly upon us, many of us look forward to time with family, social events and presents we are hoping to receive. But for some Christmas is a difficult time. The current economic crisis, coupled with rising energy bills and food prices, means Christmas is virtually impossible for those…
Following the successful pilot earlier in the year, Future Living Hertford are delighted to be facilitating The Police Domestic Abuse Lived Experience Training. From January next year, we will be working with Hertfordshire police to deliver the training to up to 1000 officers. We are pleased to be part of the process in ensuring front…
Male Victims, the facts…. When domestic abuse is mentioned, it is common for people to think that men are solely the perpetrators of the abuse. But statistics show that 1 in 7 victims are male. Although this is lower than female victims, this still equates to over 750,000 men each year. Those 1 in 7…
A golden opportunity Future Living Hertford is excited to announce that we have 1 charity place at next year’s London marathon. The London marathon is an iconic event, which has been running (pardon the pun!) since 1981 and was founded by athletes Chris Brasher and John Disley. To complete a marathon is quite something, but…